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Health Discovered

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Mental Health
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Practical Optimism
Happiness
Hypertension
Black Americans
Public Health
Obesity
Relationships
Microaggressions
Family Interventions
Hypervigilance
Heart Valve Disease
Resilience
Purpose
Lifestyle Changes
Healthcare Disparities
Cardiovascular Health
Heart Disease

WebMD Chief Physician Editor Neha Pathak, MD, and Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, MPH, explore fascinating stories to find the unexpected things that help us understand our health.

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Joint pain is often brushed off as a normal part of aging – but pain that interferes with your daily life doesn’t have to be something you simply live with. In this episode, we talk with Una Makris, MD, MSc, a clinical rheumatologist, about the commo... more

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In part two of our menopause series, we unpack common myths and misinformation about perimenopause, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy. Many women are treated in fragments – this episode brings the conversation back into the exam room with pr... more

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In 2025, the U.S. FDA removed the “black box” warnings from menopausal hormone therapy products – but what does that actually mean for patients? For decades, many women have navigated perimenopause and menopause with limited information, few effectiv... more

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How does trauma shape identity, trust, and connection in relationships? In this episode, we spoke with Thema Bryant, PhD, author of Matters of the Heart: Healing Your Relationship with Yourself and Those You Love, to unpack how PTSD can show up in in... more

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Episode: From Hypervigilance to Hope: Rewriting Connection After Trauma
Megan Spence
Licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Episode: Perimenopause: Understanding the Emotional, Cognitive, and Physical Changes
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OBGYN with further training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility
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Christopher Scuderi
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Cameron Eddy
Co-director of Eating Disorders Clinical and Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Modern love therapist and host of the Unprocessed Podcast.
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Neha Pathak
WebMD's Chief Physician Editor for Health and Lifestyle Medicine, known for her expertise in health communication and patient education.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 152 ratings
  • Woke garbage, fatties

    You’re fat because you eat poorly and don’t exercise enough. Simple.

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    Zamalama69
    United States7 months ago
  • It is really good @WebMD

    It is really good @WebMD

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    5
    Danish-chef
    Denmark2 years ago
  • Best Podcast Ever!

    I discovered this webcast today through the Prayer.com App and I am so pleased to have discovered it! The Diabetes segment was my first listen and just loved hearing from the patient/doctor experience. There is nothing better than hearing the testimonials of folks who have been there, done that…! Everything said and discussed was an actual experience I could relate to. The distinction between Type 1 and Type 2 is often not emphasized and in fact, in my experience, diagnosis of Type 2 is made to ... more

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    5
    Eunlo
    United States2 years ago
  • Bleeding Heart

    Same old story. Fat woman says diabetes isn’t her fault and plays the victim.

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    1
    danbeyer
    United States2 years ago
  • Wellness on tap

    I love the variety of topics covered on Health Discovered. It makes me pay attention to my health in ways I might not consider on my own.

    Apple Podcasts
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    AIR-fan
    United States2 years ago

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From Hypervigilance to Hope: Rewriting Connection After Trauma
Q: Can you help us dig into healing for trauma?
Healing involves self-care, community support, recognizing and processing emotions, and building safe relationships.
From Hypervigilance to Hope: Rewriting Connection After Trauma
Q: How does the experience of PTSD show up in your behaviors?
PTSD can manifest as intrusive thoughts, hypervigilance, disruptive identity issues, and difficulty forming relationships.
From Hypervigilance to Hope: Rewriting Connection After Trauma
Q: Can you talk to us a little bit about how would one sort of acknowledge or identify that they're in an unhealthy relationship?
An unhealthy relationship often involves fear, feelings of unworthiness, and emotional or psychological abuse.
From Hypervigilance to Hope: Rewriting Connection After Trauma
Q: Given your clinical expertise, how common is this experience of trauma in relationships for the people you work with?
Trauma is quite common, especially interpersonal trauma like child abuse, sexual assault, and intimate partner violence.
Perimenopause: Understanding the Emotional, Cognitive, and Physical Changes
Q: How do you encourage women to advocate for themselves and to have this conversation in the best way possible?
Women should take a breath, ask for a second opinion, track their symptoms, and use medical jargon to communicate effectively with their healthcare providers.

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What is Health Discovered about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast focuses on various aspects of health and wellness, featuring discussions that cover a wide range of medical topics. Notable episodes delve into childhood migraines, inflammatory bowel disease during pregnancy, mental health issues like postpartum depression, and chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia and hidradenitis suppurativa. The conversations often include expert guests who bring valuable insights from their respective fields, aiming to educate and empower listeners about their health. Unique aspects of this show include its emphasis on personal patient stories, the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare, and the exploration of new treatments and health-related technologies. It effectively simplifies complex medical in... more

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2. Dr. Tama Bryant
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5. Dr. Carolyn Goh
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